As spring has sprung and March marches on, you, too, are probably feeling the urgent need for a wholesome renewal. Don’t cut your own bangs, though. Better do a spring clean at home! And what’s a good cleanup without neatly organizing your stuff afterward? A half-baked cleanup is what it is! And if you’re looking for some fresh home organization ideas, you’re in for a treat – this article is all about putting stuff away neatly, hiding things nobody needs to see, and overall decluttering your space!
Chances are, winter saw you spending that much more time indoors and at home. And if you’re anything like us, you might’ve squirreled lots of stuff around you for your hobbies, activities, and comfort. But now, as a fresh spring breeze blows through open windows, you feel like you need to renew your space and declutter the hell out of it. Hopefully, these home organization tips will be just what you need! After all, we’ve tried to include almost all the possible home hacks here – from tucking wires in invisible places to putting everything in jars (jars are basically the Holy Grail of home organization), no stone was left unturned, no corner unswept, in the making of this home hacks list.
So, grab a dustpan, some rubber gloves, and get to scrubbing and home organizing! Vote for the home organizing tips you liked the most, share some ingenious hacks of your own in the comments section, and share this article with anyone it might concern.
#1 Use Risers Under Sinks
Use a riser or stacking bins for the vertical space behind the sinks. Place tall goods in categorized bins, such as hair, body, skin, first aid, etc.
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#2 Built In Shelves
You can save room by mounting shelf units on the wall and opening up the possibility for better organization—a win-win situation.
#3 Decant Everything
Nothing like opening a cabinet to find all of your decluttered grains, legumes, spices, and other ingredients in perfectly arranged storage containers. Have yourself a label-making party to go the extra mile.
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#4 Built-In Storage
In terms of space-saving and home organizing, Murphy beds are much ahead of the curve—especially those that include shelving and cupboards. They are ideal for any home, especially studio apartments, and maximize floor space.
#5 Try Swedish Dishcloths
Swedish dishcloths that can be washed and reused are more convenient to store than a massive 24-pack of paper towels and they are also healthier for the environment (one cloth can replace 15 paper towel rolls!). Place these sturdy dishcloths in a kitchen drawer rather than occupying a countertop or the space above your refrigerator. They also come in colorful and entertaining patterns.
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#6 Try Turntables With Dividers
Turntables with dividers are excellent for making use of odd-shaped areas. These can come in exceptionally convenient for keeping cleaning materials in a cupboard or condiment bottles in a pantry. Also, you may avoid buying another bottle of soy sauce when you already have two because of their ability to swivel, which will allow you always to know what supplies you have.
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#7 Grab A Cookware Rack
The bane of any kitchen organizer is pots and pans. As a result, a cookware rack can be the ideal answer. The rack may be extended and fits neatly inside a cabinet.
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#8 Start Labeling
Label everything once you’ve given it a place! Label both the appropriate drawer or shelf as well as the storage bin. Labeling becomes more crucial to system maintenance as more individuals use the place.
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#9 Make Your Bed
Your mother may have given you this advice when you were a child, but it is true! A made bed contributes to the bedroom’s overall feeling of organization.
#10 Stash Cleaning Products
As they are deep enough to accommodate tall bottles, the clear multi-purpose bins in medium from The Container Store are our go-to organizers for cleaning supplies.
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#11 Add Baskets
Baskets are a tried-and-true method for quickly organizing a space. To store blankets, cushions, and toys, larger baskets are also excellent. Little baskets can be used to arrange items like office supplies near your desk, laundry room linens, and food in your pantry.
#12 Put Everything On A Bookcase
Yes, it’s an old trick, but it works! Store trays, jars, and containers for maximum organization.
#13 Try Cord Organizers
A tech pouch ensures organization for people who occasionally go to a coffee shop while working from home and won’t leave you scrambling to find wires.
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#14 Say No To Plastic Water Bottles
It’s time to acquire a personal glass water bottle if you still purchase numerous plastic water bottles. After all, avoiding plastic is better for the environment. Also, it’s particularly calming for the organization—no more overflowing your recycling can or clogging your counters with significant water cases.
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#15 The Space Under Your Stairs
You can turn the area beneath your stairs into a beautiful location for tidy storage. Use hooks and containers to keep things organized and easily accessible inside a small space.
#16 Fold-Up Desk
This desk can be tucked away, just like a Murphy bed. You’ll be encouraged to maintain organization and avoid letting work pile up because of the limited surface.
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#17 Stick With Dark-Colored Hand Towels
It’s only natural that organization and cleanliness go hand in hand in one of the most often utilized areas of your home. Keep using dark, dirt-masking hand towels, and replace them frequently.
#18 Wall Gallery
Frames can be arranged to make a gallery wall. The beauty of this is that you can change frames anytime you pick up anything new; you don’t have to commit to one substantial piece of art.
#19 Purge The Medicine Cabinet
It might be time to evaluate what’s inside your medicine cabinet if a bottle or two fall out every time you open it. Every six months, go through your medications, prescriptions, and other products and throw away anything that has expired.
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#20 Keep A Decorative Box Near Your Nightstand
Give yourself a nice box to keep your hand cream, lip balm, sleeping mask, and earplugs in next to your bed. You won’t have to go to bed and wake up to a disorganized tabletop in this manner.
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#21 Put Your Shoes Away
Shoes seem to be present everywhere and take up an atrocious amount of space. Install a chic entrance shoe rack to ensure that the boots and sneakers stay in the foyer. If you use a laundry room as an entrance from a garage, this storage option will also be beneficial.
#22 A Storage Bench
A bench with storage at the base, whether built-in or freestanding, can be exactly what you need. You could definitely construct one on your own. Consider a built-in bench with a storage space that opens up, then add some newly upholstered cushions to complete the look. Benches with built-in storage are the ideal seating solution for any breakfast nook.
#23 Designate A Daily Drawer
By doing this, you can avoid digging in your makeup bag or medicine cabinet daily and keep your bathroom counter uncluttered.
#24 Mount Hooks In The Entryway
Coat closets are a great idea, but in our daily routine, jackets often pile up on chairs or, even worse, the floor. Solution – mount hooks in the entryway!
#25 Start A Home Organization Routine
Whether it’s vacuuming on Mondays and dusting on Tuesdays or doing a master clean on Sundays, devise a routine you can stick to.
#26 Take Stock Of The Linen Closet
Are any souvenir beach towels from spring break 1996 still in your linen closet? It might be time to say goodbye to them!
#27 A Kitchen Island With Storage
Islands have long been a staple of kitchen storage, better still if they have concealed shelf space! Larger pots, pans, juicers, and even extra cookbooks may all be stored away.
#28 Be Selective With Utensils
Reevaluate what you actually need if the countertop utensil jar is out of control and making it tough to fit each spatula in as it comes out of the dishwasher.
#29 Donate Older Appliances
It’s tempting to buy little kitchen appliances, like a machine for breakfast burritos. However, if you don’t use your breadmaker or pasta maker because you don’t currently eat foods containing flour or sugar, consider donating them.
#30 Go With Deep Drawers
Consider creating spacious drawers when remodeling to quickly identify what is stored inside. If not, use containers that fit the entire depth of the cabinet or drawer to prevent items from slipping backward. To prevent T-shirts or socks from getting pushed to the back of your dresser, browse a range of drawer organizers on Amazon.
#31 Buy A Broom Organizer
Ironically, bulky brooms, dustpans, and mops are frequent culprits in a mess made by cleaning products. Installing a broom holder with space for many items will provide them with a decent place to hang.
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#32 Storage Racks
To increase your storage space, use door backs. Every door in your house should have a door rack added. So, maybe omit the rack in your foyer, but feel free to open the doors to the laundry room, bathroom, and bedrooms.
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#33 A Catchall For Every Occasion
A decent catchall dish is essential to a tidy house. Get plenty of trays and bowls to store your jewelry and other little trinkets—natural stone dishes are an anchor to contain little clutter. Also, you can browse vintage shops for surprising items that spark a discussion regarding storage solutions.
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#34 All-Purpose Bins
The plastic storage bins with handles from the Container Store are our go-to all-purpose containers for laundries, bathrooms, and inside kitchen cabinets. Also, they are available in a range of shapes and colors, such as pinks and blues.
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#35 Multiuse Furniture
Dressers and armoires are expensive. We recommend a piece of furniture that may be used for all purposes. Use an armoire and dresser combination to guarantee you have adequate room to hang and fold.
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#36 Hang What You Can
Although hanging pots and pans are more common in kitchens, arranging your more aesthetically pleasing cutting boards on your wall is another excellent option to free up much-needed countertop space.
#37 Tack On A Sideboard
No matter how large, kitchens may always benefit from more storage for organizing. Roll-away sideboards are an excellent technique to increase countertop space and store bowls and plates.
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#38 Hard-To-Reach Spots
Sturdy door frames can be lined with vintage bottles or decorative items to create a creative and surprising atmosphere. Decorate up to the top, but don’t forget to include a ladder for accessibility.
#39 Organize Knives
Consider investing in a knife drawer organizer to maintain a clean kitchen workspace. You’ll still have protection for your swords while freeing up room from heavy blocks.
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#40 Stagger Shelves
In addition to being aesthetically beautiful, staggered shelf units give you more storage room for taller and more sculptural things by letting you play with height. These shelves function as visual partitions to maintain order and interest in a compact area like a home office.
#41 Stack Storage
Use stackable bins that may be stacked neatly within a closet or shelf unit to efficiently manage crucial documents, takeout menus, or warm-weather items. You can store food in the bins for kitchen organization, so you won’t have to stare at cartons of granola bars.
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#42 Create A Play Space
The best method to contain the unavoidable toy clutter in an additional space is to designate a separate playroom for the little ones. Pick a rug with stripes, plaids, or geometric designs, to center the space.
#43 Wide Shelves
Wider shelves are ideal for larger items like a record player or sculptured vase. You can even utilize a low-hanging shelf as a workspace by adding a chair.
#44 Large Trays
To store a variety of household items, place a larger tray on top of a coffee table or console table. Trays can also be used to contain plants and vases.
#45 Take Over The Mantel Space
For leaning artwork, larger mirrors, and your ever-expanding collection of trinkets, mantels make excellent ledges.
#46 Look For A Stylish Magazine Rack
Magazine racks don’t have to seem like they belong in a doctor’s office or a nail salon; they can be fabulous! Put magazines and even smaller books on a holder designed to be seen.
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#47 Don’t Be (Too) Afraid Of The Radiator
Although safety should always come first, when your radiator is off during the warmer months, you can install a narrow tray on top of the radiator to contain candles, vases, and even a few potted plants.
#48 A Pegboard
An intriguing method to arrange everything, from kitchen appliances to exercise equipment, is on a pegboard wall. To assist you in storing equipment for home remodeling, place a smaller one in a closet.
#49 A Wastebasket In The Entryway
For throwing out that pesky pocket clutter!
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#50 Get Grown-Up Toy Storage
Use tasteful toy storage bins to upscale the appearance of your space. Even though they’re holding toys, it doesn’t mean they have to be pink and covered with bunnies.
#51 Try A Multi-Drawer Chest
Use a chest with several drawers to store nightstand items close at hand but out of sight. The smaller drawers also mean fewer things will tumble around inside, keeping the top free for water and decorations. Use the idea in your home office for additional tidy storage as well.
#52 Jars Everywhere All At Once
Jars are the best organizational tool ever, as we’ve stated, and we will do so again. Look at these multipurpose containers that are ideal for organizing cotton swabs, cotton balls, and other bathroom essentials. Take the jars room by room to discover what miscellaneous items fit.
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#53 Display Stacked Books
Use little ornamental side chairs that your guests probably won’t want to sit on anyway by adding a tidy stack of books. You can finish it with a vase of fresh flowers and add it to a new favorite (and well-organized) spot.
#54 Curate Pillows And Throws
Don’t pile too many blankets and pillows on the couch. Instead, keep a small selection, depending on the size of your couch. More than this makes it difficult to find a seat and gives the area a cluttered appearance.
#55 Make Use Of Windowsills
Windowsills are a frequently forgotten surface for organization. They do, however, make the ideal tabletop for all of those trinket dishes we discussed previously.
#56 Score A Tiered Spice Rack
Every bottle can be seen on a spice rack with tiers. Moreover, the entire rack can be concealed in a cabinet!
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#57 Create A Wine Wall
When you can grab and pour without ever leaving the room, entertaining becomes simpler. Of course, you could also create a narrow version of this concept in your kitchen or utilize it in a real underground wine cellar.
#58 A Shed
Give your pastime the attention it deserves by allocating a whole outdoor shed to it. Convert a shed into anything you want, including a reading room or an art studio.
#59 Give Caffeine A Home
It is really satisfying to remove the cumbersome packing off the tea and put the individual tea bags in a container with sections. Both containers for coffee pods and stackable tea bag cases are available on Amazon.
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#60 Organize Books By Colour
An excellent exercise in decluttering and remembering what books you truly have in your collection is organizing them by color.
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